Wells Fargo Fires Over 100 Employees for Coronavirus Relief Fraud
Wells Fargo (WFC) fired over 100 employees for allegedly defrauding a coronavirus relief program from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Fed’s Rosengren: Low Interest Rates Damaging Economy
During an Oct. 8 speech, Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren said that years of low interest rates led to excessive risk-taking...
Bank of England Inquires About Banks’ Readiness for Negative Rates
The Bank of England asked banks on Oct. 12 how ready they were for zero or negative interest rates. It considered last...
Citibank Fined $400 Million Over Banking Errors
The Office of Comptroller of Currency has fined Citibank with $400 million for repeated errors committed by the bank. The civil money...
Quarterly Report: Tariffs and International Trade Agreements, 3rd Quarter 2020
The 3rd quarter tariffs of 2020 affected imports of including aluminum, alcohol, chemicals and tech services. As economies look to reopen with...
Powell Warns of Further Economic Tragedy Amid COVID-19
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned of the rise in COVID-19 infections as a potential cause for the economy to stall at...
Federal Reserve: Share Buy-Back, Dividend Cap Extended Through Q4
The Federal Reserve is extending its ban on Wall Street banks of stock buy-back and capping dividends payments through the end of...
Mortgage Rates Remain Near Record Lows
According to an Oct. 1 Freddie Mac (FMCC) report, 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaged 2.88% for that week, down two basis points...
Quarterly Report: Financial Regulation, Third Quarter 2020
The third quarter financial regulations of 2020 included whistleblower program rules, tax relief for victims of natural disasters and rule changes for...
FinCen Files: Big Banks Turned a Blind Eye towards Money Laundering
Several global banks have been turning a blind towards money laundering according, to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalist report. Banks like...
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New High Yield Bond Ratings October 12 – October 16, 2020
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New Chapter 11 Filings, Disclosures: October 12 – October 16, 2020
At least three major companies have either filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection or defaulted on loans during the week of October...
Wells Fargo Fires Over 100 Employees for Coronavirus Relief Fraud
Wells Fargo (WFC) fired over 100 employees for allegedly defrauding a coronavirus relief program from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
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US funds manager BlackRock Inc. has invested $118 million in electric vehicle startup Arrival Ltd. The investment is the most Arrival has...
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Fitness Industry’s Reopening, Long Road to Recovery
Following the nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreaks, the U.S. fitness industry is slowly returning to business. Since late May, gyms...
Owner of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos A. Bank Files for Bankruptcy
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Purdue Pharma, Still in Bankruptcy, Ordered to Reduce Political Donations
Opioid drugmaker Purdue Pharma continues to make headlines during its bankruptcy process.
Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy in September...
